Ashes of Vengeance (1923)
Overview
This historical piece, set in the Huguenot days of France, is Norma Talmadge's 37th feature film and the longest to date at two hours. The plot involves a man forced into servitude who falls in love with the sister of his persecutor. It was Ms. Talmadge's fourth involvement with director, Frank Lloyd and the cast included future star, Wallace Beery.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.353 |
Directed By
Frank Lloyd
Crew
Frank Lloyd
Norma Talmadge
Clare West
Frank Lloyd
Tony Gaudio
Joseph M. Schenck
H.B. Somerville
TOP CAST
Norma Talmadge
Yolande de Breux
Conway Tearle
Rupert de Vrieac
Wallace Beery
Duc de Tours
Josephine Crowell
Catherine de Medicis
Betty Francisco
Margot de Vancoire
Claire McDowell
Margot's Aunt
Courtenay Foote
Comte de la Roche
Howard Truesdale
Vicomte de Briege
Jeanne Carpenter
Anne
Forrest Robinson
Father Paul
James Cooley
Paul
Boyd Irwin
Duc de Guise
Winter Hall
The Bishop
Murdock MacQuarrie
Carlotte
William Clifford
André
Rush Hughes
Soldier Boy
Kenneth Gibson
Phillipe
Lucy Beaumont
Charlotte
Mary McAllister
Denise
Earl Schenck
Blais
Frank Leigh
Lupi
Hector V. Sarno
Gallon
Carmen Phillips
Marie
George Beranger
Charles IX (as Andre de Beranger)
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